One of the most sought after areas on the Martha's Vineyard, Katama is a great area to vacation. Our Katama house is not only close to the village of Edgartown, it is also close to fabulous South Beach, Katama Bay Landing  and Norton Beach.  Two large, safe and convenient bike paths near our home go to the beach and to town. In addition, just down the road from our house, an island run bus that passes going to the beach and then back to town where you can connect to all points on island. (Oak Bluffs,Vineyard Haven, Tisbury,West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah).

Other Activities include: shell fishing, lighthouses, playground, Katama Farm Institute, kayaking, boating.

 

 

More about our Gambrel

 

Our home is a 1475 square feet, 2 story home that comes with an open floor plan comfortable living area sun-drenched windows; light, bright and clean; kitchen has everything you need for carefree beach vacation; private setting but very close to bike path and island trolly that both go all over our special island; just down the road are Katama Bay town boat launch (free launch service) and Katama Bay soft shell and quahog clamming (license required from town clerk); at that launch, drop your kayak or boat and venture over to barrier beach or up Katama Bay to Edgartown Harbor; surf fishing great at South Beach; also know as one of world's best beaches, South Beach has lifeguard on duty, bathrooms, change room and parking all free; at South Beach is entrance to trustee's reservation if you have a four wheel vehicle (fee for registration); or you can bike or walk north to Edgartown village for a bite, shopping, a movie or for quick trip over to Chappaquiddick island which is a part of Edgartown. See our full site at www.katamavacationrental.com.

 

What makes this house unique

 

Our home has hundreds of feet of gardens and is surrounded by a manicured lawn surrounding the entire home. It is situated in a private quiet residential neighborhood We take great pride in keeping our home clean and healthy. We have an absolute no pet no smoking rule. Having pine floors throughout and no wall to wall helps maintain a healthy environment; and the basement has a dehumidifier. ; window fans and oscillating fans for each room; price includes all utilities and trash removal; WI FI, satellite TV with music stations, DVD and radio; an outside water hose next to parking area is available so you can wash down your car, beach or fishing gear ( or let the kids have a water fight !); kids play yard and special detached kids cottage; outside swing set in the back yard; outside post lights and flood lights for nighttime events; picnic table is conveniently located outside the kitchen door and barbecue deck; and there’s plenty of lawn furniture to enjoy.

 

 

Our aim is to do our best to provide a clean, comfortable, convenient and friendly home so  you can have a great vacation!

 

We live in the heart of Katama, half way between 

South Beach and the village of Edgartown, in an off street, quiet compound comprised of three homes each with its own privacy. Specifically, the  three homes are: 1) a Cape Cod style home in which we live, 2) a  4 bedroom Gambrel style home and 3) a 2 bedroom Gambrel style home.

  

 We generally rent our 4 bedroom gambrel style

home Saturday to Saturday. Our 2 bedroom gambrel is meant for longer stays, namely 32 or more in length. Rentals 32 days or longer are not subject to the Massachusetts Lodging tax.

 

If you are interested in renting either or both of our Gambrel  homes ,  using the below email form, please send your name, the number of adults/children, the available dates we have that you would like to rent and any questions you may have.

 

We will promptly respond and once dates and rates are firmed, we will send you a lease. Upon our receipt of a  lease signed by you along with initial payment, we will block off those dates. 

 

Thanks again for visiting our website!

 

Don and Kathy Welch

 

 

 

 

 

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